Blight or benefit: How cellular neighbors shape the aging brain

December 18, 2024

Much like plants in a thriving forest, certain cells in the brain create a nurturing environment, enhancing the health and resilience of their neighbors, while others promote stress and damage, akin to a noxious weed in an ecosystem.

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Blight or benefit: How cellular neighbors shape the aging brain

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